C-9 Light Machine Gun
The C-9 is gas operated, air cooled and belt or magazine fed. It has
special optics and is an adaptation of the U.S. M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.
It was developed in the early 60's and production began in 1982. It can
be equiped with a bipod. The C9 is is used to provide cover fire during
offensive operations and to cover the most likely enemy approach to a defensive
location.
Specifications
Length-
- Normal- 1.04m
- Para-trooper version- 893mm
Barrel Length-
- Normal- 466mm
- Para-trooper version- 347mm
Weight-
- Normal- 6.85 kg
- Para-trooper version- 7.7 kg
Rate Of Fire- 700-1000 rounds per minute
Muzzle Velocity- 920 m/s
Caliber- 5.56mm
Ammo Feeds-
- 200 round belt
- 30 round magazine
Ammo Types-
Effective Range- 600-1000m
Tracer Ratio- 4-1
Rifling- 1 right hand turn every
- 304mm (M193)
- 178mm (SS109)
Cost- $4000
Entered Service-1986
Specifications Of Optics
Name- Night Time Intesification Sight (Kite Sight)
Magnification- 3.4 power
Field Of View- 8 degrees
Range- 600m